Perkins Coie, a leading international law firm headquartered in Seattle, has signed a long-term lease for a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The law firm will occupy 30,955 square feet at Camelback Esplanade, a Class-A project located at 2525 East Camelback Road in central Phoenix that will be undergoing a significant upgrade and renovation that began this … [More]
9 in 10 Small Businesses Face Hiring Challenges
There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which have generated nearly two-thirds of all new jobs between 1995-2021, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Yet, a persistent shortage of skilled workers is hitting them especially hard. With May being Small Business Month, I thought it could be a prime opportunity to spotlight the challenges small businesses face … [More]
Three DEI ‘Musts’ for Creating a Human-Centric Workplace
Future-fit organizations want to thrive today and adapt quickly to the needs of tomorrow. They’re committed to keeping employees of all races, cultures, genders, orientations, and experiences happy and engaged. They know focusing on people—and helping them thrive—is the key to staying relevant and profitable for the long haul. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are … [More]
Experts Reveal Their Tips on Preventing Burnout and How to Recover
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the center of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called “burnout”. Experts from … [More]
Job Openings Remain on Main Street, 92% of Owners Report No Qualified Applicants for Open Positions
Small business owners continue to struggle to find workers, with 45% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reporting job openings they could not fill in the current period. The share of owners with unfilled job openings exceeds the 49-year historical average of 23%. Of those hiring or trying to hire, 92% of owners reported few or no qualified applications for the positions they … [More]
The Ravenscroft Announces World-Class Musical Events Coming to Scottsdale
Arizona’s premier concert venue The Ravenscroft announces several world-class musical events coming to Scottsdale. Located at the Perimeter Complex in Scottsdale, Ravenscroft is a stunning 30,000 square foot music venue and multi-use space. The jazz hall has an intimate setting with 200 seats and showcases world-renowned and Grammy-Award winning artists. The Hall offers an … [More]
Juan Francisco Elso: Por América Opens at Phoenix Art Museum
Organized by El Museo del Barrio, Juan Francisco Elso: Por América investigates the brief yet significant career of the late Cuban artist Juan Francisco Elso (1956–1988), who emerged as a visual artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s before dying of leukemia at the age of 32. Elso, who was based in Havana, is associated with the first generation of artists born and educated … [More]
Meet 7 Exceptional AZ Tourism Leaders in 7 Days for 2023 National Travel & Tourism Week
Travel is essential in stimulating economic growth, creating job opportunities and bringing together friends, families and communities. But what’s essential to all travel are the exceptional industry professionals who work tirelessly to deliver these experiences to Arizonans and visitors throughout the year. As we celebrate 2023 National Travel and Tourism Week, starting on … [More]
Five Ways Leaders Can Practice Responsible Generosity
Most leaders have been there: We see someone who needs help, and we quickly provide it, only to end up feeling taken advantage of. Maybe you helped an employee out of a financial jam, only to see them keep making bad decisions. Or you spent hours coaching a younger colleague and then watched him ignore your advice. Or you stepped in to “rescue” a teammate who wasn’t prepared … [More]
Luxury Multifamily Community Breaks Ground in Downtown Mesa
Multifamily real estate development firm, Pride Ventures, LLC, broke ground on Ovio at Sycamore Station, a new luxury multifamily rental community in Mesa, Ariz. John Giles, Mayor of the City of Mesa, Francisco Heredia, Vice Mayor of the City of Mesa, and other key community partners were in attendance. Ovio at Sycamore Station, located at 1836 W. Main Street, Mesa, AZ … [More]
Salad and Go Names New CFO
Salad and Go, an emerging QSR industry disruptor committed to revolutionizing fast food, announced today the appointment of Corey Horsch as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Horsch joins the brand from Gordon Ramsay North America where he served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019. Prior to that, he was the CFO and Treasurer at Sonic Drive-In, leading the publicly … [More]
Data Center Provider Announces Its First Phoenix Data Center Campus
Prime, a developer and operator of hyperscale and wholesale data centers in America and Europe, announced expansion into the Phoenix market with a five-building, 66.5-acre campus in Avondale. Prime Phoenix will feature 210 megawatts of critical power and 1.3 million square feet of space. The project will culminate in a sustainable, high-density data center campus designed to … [More]
$500M Industrial Park Breaks Ground, Will Be the First Phase of the Mixed-Use Development
Greystar Real Estate Partners has broken ground on Caliber, a 411,918-square-foot industrial park in Peoria, Ariz. The project is part of Peoria Place, a $500 million, mixed-use master plan that also includes residential and retail space. Caliber’s construction took off as the developer recently received a construction loan of $38.8 million from First Internet Bank … [More]
WEBINAR – May 16: Habilidades Digitales Para Tareas Cotidianas
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for the upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinars and monthly workshops. If you've missed past sessions, watch here. Habilidades Digitales Para Tareas Cotidianas 05/16/2023 | 6:00 PM Las herramientas de Google pueden ayudarlo a administrar de manera efectiva su vida personal y sus tareas laborales. Aprenda las … [More]
Insurer to Support 600,000 Arizonans through Medicaid Redetermination
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is offering education, guidance, and health insurance options to Arizonans who are no longer eligible for Medicaid after the Public Health Emergency ends. BCBSAZ Navigators will be available in counties across the state to pass out information, answer questions, and help. "We know this can be an overwhelming time … [More]
First Telecommunications Business Customer Joins APS’s Green Power Partners Program
Cox Communications has become the first Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) telecommunications business customer in APS’s Green Power Partners Program (GPP). By purchasing solar renewable energy from the Green Power Partners Program, Cox will vastly decrease reliance on fossil fuels, achieving 100% renewable supply for all our Cox facilities served by APS across Arizona. This … [More]
Desert Donuts Gets a Sweet Makeover
Desert Donuts announced it was under new ownership as of February 27th, 2023, and has been celebrating its grand reopening. Proudly veteran-owned by Michael Gallegos, Desert Donuts is known for its delicious cake donuts freshly made for each daily customer. This made-to-order approach ensures that the store never runs out, while customers always receive warm, fresh donuts every … [More]
Phoenix Names Transit Center for Former Councilmember Thelda Williams
The City of Phoenix is naming a new transit center, currently being built at Metrocenter, for former District 1 City Council Member and Mayor Thelda Williams. The transit center will be located under the elevated light rail station – currently under construction - as part of the Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (NWEII) project. Former Councilmember Williams served on … [More]
